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Journal Article The nature of the contribution that fathers make to families is the subject of intense debate by both academics and policymakers. Contact between non-resident fathers and their children has been promoted by government and the courts, but remains difficult to achieve. This paper reports on interview data collected from fathers, mothers and their adolescent children in intact families on the perceptions of fathering practices and the factors that influence them. In addition, the nature and extent of fathers' involvement with their children is explored in relation to the problem of "boundary…
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This educational program provides School Administrators, Educators and Caregivers information that assists and encourages them as they develop male recruitment and involvement programs. If you would like to enrich the lives of children in your care by involving men in your program, this video provides a practical guide for reaching this goal. Getting Men involved video explains challenges or recruiting men, strategies for successful male involvement and sights successful programs. (Author abstract)
Chapter 1. Fathers and the Emotional Void; Chapter 2. Carrying Out Father's Feelings; Chapter 3. Coaching; Chapter 4. The Nature of the Work; Chapter 5. Where and How to Begin; Chapter 6. Defining a Self; Chapter 7. Entering the Family Emotional Field; Chapter 8. The Sins of the Fathers; Chapter 9. Becoming Your Own Man in Your Family; Chapter 10. Problem Children; Chapter 11. Long Distance Dads; Chapter 12. Rites of Passage; Chapter 13. Fathers and Divorce; Chapter 14. Learning From Our Children; Chapter 15. Fathers and Sexuality; Chapter 16. Gay Fatherhood; Chapter 17. Family Loyalties;…
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Chapter 1. Who's Minding the Kids?; Chapter 2. Profiles in Parenting: The Top 6 Reasons Dad Stays Home With the Kids; Chapter 3. Your Business Plan for Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad and Working Mom Family; Chapter 4. How to Make It on One Income, and Other Minor Miracles; Chapter 5. Mr. Mom & Ms. Breadwinner: Overcoming the Stereotypes; Chapter 6. Dad and Mom Parenting Styles-- and the Kids Who Benefit From Both; Chapter 7. Career Planning for the Role-Reversed Couple: Finding the Work-Family Balance; Chapter 8. Sexual Sparks in the SAHD/WM Marriage; Chapter 9. Summing It All Up: The ABC…
Part One: Coming to Know Fathers' Stories. Chapter 1) Studying Men, Mothering, and Fathering. Chapter 2) Knowing Fathers' Stories Through Gossamer Walls. Chapter 3) Understanding Fathers as Primary Caregivers. Part Two: Do Men Mother? Fathering and Responsibilities. Chapter 4) Fathers and Emotional Responsibility. Chapter 5) Fathers and Community Responsibility. Chapter 6) Fathering, Mothering, and Moral Responsibility. Part Three: Conclusion and Postscript: Men and Fathering. Chapter 7) Conclusion: Men Reconstructing Fathering.
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Chapter 1. "I Don't Know What She Wants From Me.": Building a Father-Daughter Relationship. Chapter 2. "Daddy, Do You Think I Look Fat?": The Body Wars. Chapter 3. "My Daughter's Face Here": Media Madness. Chapter 4. "No Dating Until You're Thirty-five!": Navigating Your Duaghter's Adolescence. Chapter 5. "We're All Suspects": The Touch Taboo Between Dads and Daughters. Chapter 6. "That Won't Happen to My Daughter!": Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs. Chapter 7. "Daddy, When I Grow Up I Want to ...": School, Work, Money, Power, and the Future. Chapter 8. "How Old Are Your Daughters?" In…
Chapter 1: The Role of the Father: An Introduction. Chapter 2: Two Dimensions of Fatherhood: A History of the Good Dad-Bad Dad Complex. Chapter 3. African American and African Caribbean Fathers: Level, Quality, and Meaning of Involvement. Chapter 4: Latino Fathers: Unchartered Territory in Need of Much Exploration. Chapter 5: Social Science and Public Policy Perspectives on Fatherhood in the European Union. Fathering in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Cultures: A Review of the Research Literature. Chapter 7: Fathers in Forager, Farmer, and Pastoral Cultures. Chapter 8. Fathers in Family Context…
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With advice to fathers ranging from how to speak to toddlers so that they listen, to how to avoid gender stereotyping in young children, to how to maintain a connection with teenagers, FatherNeed is a resource for all dads -- including divorced fathers, fathers of adopted children, stepfathers, and fathers of special-needs children -- as well as moms who want kids who are meaningfully connected to their fathers. (Author abstract, modified)
The Partners for Fragile Families (PFF) demonstration program intended to effect systems change, deliver appropriate and effective services, and improve outcomes for both parents and children in low-income families. By making lasting changes in the way public agencies and community organizations work with unmarried families, the initiative aimed to increase the capacity of young, economically disadvantaged fathers and mothers to become financial, emotional, and nurturing resources to their children and to reduce poverty and welfare dependence. The PFF demonstration, which built upon lessons…
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Building Blocks 1-3 have laid important groundwork. This includes a good understanding of what social science research says about the importance of father involvement in childrens' lives, as well as evaluating program readiness and providing insights into overcoming some of the barriers that might exist in working with fathers. The first three Building Blocks established a solid, sure foundation for father involvement efforts. Building Block 4 examines issues related to program structure in working with fathers. Included is information on identifying the needs of fathers in the community, and…
